Custom Slabs
richtree
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I finally purchased custom slabs from China because I want some cards encapsulated (rare errors, etc)... that I don't care too much about the grade but want organized in my collection.
I would use my own logo, label, and details -- but wondering if anyone has advice on what paper stock, printer/printing advice, and software / page setups?
I know I am not clear , not trying to copy anyone... just make nice for my own collection, thanks!
rt
Buying:
Topps White Out (silver) letters Alex Gordon
80 Topps Greg Pryor “No Name"
90 ProSet Dexter Manley error
90 Topps Jeff King Yellow back
1958 Topps Pancho Herrera (no“a”)
81 Topps Art Howe (black smear above hat)
91 D A. Hawkins BC-12 “Pitcher”
Topps White Out (silver) letters Alex Gordon
80 Topps Greg Pryor “No Name"
90 ProSet Dexter Manley error
90 Topps Jeff King Yellow back
1958 Topps Pancho Herrera (no“a”)
81 Topps Art Howe (black smear above hat)
91 D A. Hawkins BC-12 “Pitcher”
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You could find an Avery label # that's the size you want for a template, then use Word. If you don't have Word, OpenOffice is a great substitute. Or you could Photoshop it. There are tons of options to make something like that.
yeah, I figured I could just do it in word or excel , but just wondering if someone already figured it out or new a better way
Topps White Out (silver) letters Alex Gordon
80 Topps Greg Pryor “No Name"
90 ProSet Dexter Manley error
90 Topps Jeff King Yellow back
1958 Topps Pancho Herrera (no“a”)
81 Topps Art Howe (black smear above hat)
91 D A. Hawkins BC-12 “Pitcher”
Well, yeah. PSA and a couple of the other companies that grade cards have figured out better ways. Some of these grading companies haven't figured out a better way though. There are instructions all over YouTube.
What style slabs did you get? You going to glue them or sonic weld?
If they're your own slabs there isn't really reason to seal them at all. Probably a bad idea.
Then why get them at all? There's plenty of snap tight cases and other stuff out there you can stick a label to.
It's funny right. Thing is I can totally understand him doing this if he has slabbed cards. I like things being the same size.
Most cases don't look good with a label stuck to them. When he says he bought slabs it makes me think he bought something with a label box.
Who really needs a label though, unless it has some real solid information printed on it. Just saying Hank Aaron above a Hank Aaron card is kinda redundant.
I would think your imagination is the limit if it's just aesthetics. I personally don't have many graded cards but have acquired a handful over the years, got this one a while back just because it was only a couple bucks and couldn't turn it down. Don't have to get game used gear but could find something besides plain old paper with a quick graphic mock up and slap it in there. Or if you do want to go paper could maybe make the graphic based off the packs, box, etc. that it came in for a little extra nostalgia and flipping through could at least know the set based off the design.
If you want to go creative and custom
Ask Tanner (the Canseco guy). Forgot his user name here
@mouschi
Yeah, I bought the psa like slabs with a label box and using glue......figured I would try it one time but had to buy in bulk....
thanks all
Topps White Out (silver) letters Alex Gordon
80 Topps Greg Pryor “No Name"
90 ProSet Dexter Manley error
90 Topps Jeff King Yellow back
1958 Topps Pancho Herrera (no“a”)
81 Topps Art Howe (black smear above hat)
91 D A. Hawkins BC-12 “Pitcher”